At higher levels of physical dependence on alcohol, withdrawal may involve confusion, hallucinations, and severe tremors or seizures, symptoms that collectively are called:
A) drug-induced psychosis.
B) delirium tremens, or DTs.
C) dissociative anesthesia.
D) the drug rebound effect.

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Delirium tremens (DTs) is the collective term for severe withdrawal symptoms that occur in individuals with high levels of physical dependence on alcohol. DTs can involve confusion, hallucinations, and severe tremors or seizures.

At Higher Levels of Physical Dependence on Alcohol, Withdrawal May